As the soft-shell clams in Cumberland have practically disappeared, the town has started an experiment planting juvenile clams in the mudflats in hopes of bringing them back.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
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Fireworks malfunction at Sunday River injures 3
Members of a pyrotechnic crew were hospitalized Saturday night after a firework shell and mortar tube failed, according to the Maine fire marshal’s office.
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Alna festival shows restorative power of art
The first Puddle Dock Village Festival aims to challenge stigmas surrounding addiction, incarceration and trauma with a series of events throughout July.
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Person struck, killed by train in Biddeford
The individual was hit by a CSX train near Main Street early Saturday morning, officials said.
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Smoothie bar brings healthy treats to Cumberland
The Daily Bar offers a variety of smoothies, shakes, coffee and more on Main Street.
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Find the summertime vibe with these free outdoor concerts in Falmouth and Yarmouth
Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and enjoy a warm evening with community.
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Yarmouth recognizes Indigenous roots with land acknowledgement
The statement encourages citizens to learn more about the Wabanaki people who originally lived on the land. “This shouldn’t just be something symbolic,” said Councilor David Craig.
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Yarmouth names Karin Orenstein to lead Town Council
For perhaps the first time, both the council chair and vice chair are women, as are now six of the seven councilors.
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Proposed zoning changes would allow for more solar in Yarmouth
The changes would allow for small solar arrays in specific areas of town and clear up rules for solar panels on roofs and in yards.
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Hoping to build support, Falmouth is giving tours of aging facilities it wants to replace
The Public Works and Fire-EMS departments are offering tours of their outdated buildings to Falmouth residents throughout the summer, hoping voters will pass a bond to fund construction come fall.